[rdhutch4]

I have a 2014 Prowler 500 hdx. While I had the front end raised to do some tire replacement I had the vehicle running at an idle. Then it quit. My test indicated the battery would not hold a charge so I replaced the battery. After that I am unable to get spark at the plug and the dash instrument light panel comes on periodically when I turn the key to the start position. I removed the ignition switch and used a jumper wire across the switch plug. The dash light came on for a second and went out. So I have no dash lights, no spark, and a new battery. I'm buying a replacement plug this afternoon. All the fuses are good. I don't know how to test the three relays.

Is the power for the dash light intersected to any component that controls the spark? With the front end elevated about 12 inches, would the tilt sensor affect spark or lights (not like I know where the tilt sensor is). with the front end elevated could the oil be pooled at the rear of the pan and an oil level sensor prevents the engine from starting?

Any recommendations for troubleshooting steps will be appreciated. Anyone who knows where to get an electrical wiring diagram for this vehicle will be appreciated also.

Roger Hutchinson

 

[Fairmont79]

Thinking you have a EFI machine, does the fuel pump come on when you turn the key? I'm not aware of any oil pressure sensors on the 500. You can download a service manual from Country Cat that has a great trouble shooting guide. Tilt sensor does take out the fuel pump and ignition when tripped. They take ohm readings to test.

 

[CCProwlerhdx]

My HDX was having a rough idle and was very hard to start all as a result of a sparkplug. Is it showing any kind of error codes on instrument panel? Maybe try placing it back on level ground and disconnecting the battery completely.

 

[3wheelerdude]

There is no way that 12 inches would cause any issues.
What voltage are you getting from the new battery?

 

[cat_crazy]

no dash lights. thats an odd one. sounds like its time to chase wires.
my first thought is to check the solenoid to make sure power is getting to it and out of it.

 

[CCProwlerhdx]

Strictly shooting this out there. What about a bad ground?

 

[Fairmont79]

I lost everything when my 10amp fuse blew. The main fuse sends control voltage to all of the relays. Bad ground is also a good point!

 

[rdhutch4]

I replaced the battery and the new one shows 12.75 volts. Then engine turns over just fine. No spark. Dash light (orange glow) with all icons comes on briefly when I turn the key to the start position. Stripped all tape and plastic casing from the harness, no problems detected. How do I test the ignition coil? I did change the spark plug also.

 

[Bryan]

Boy, that sure sounds like a bad ground to me. I would unhook the wiring harness to chassis ground and the negative battery terminal cable to ground connections and clean them up super good. These things are prone to grounding problems. I bet you the flexed frame just enough when jacking it up, to loosen the chassis ground. And engine cranking, but no fire, dim cluster light, would point me in that direction, by looking at my wiring diagram, mind you mine is a 2009, but I wouldn't think there would be that much basic difference.